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锑tīantimonyng, 12 strokes, radical 钅, rank #43448, Very Hard
锑tīantimony (chemistry)unknown, 12 strokes, radical 钅, rank #43448, Very Hard
tī(ti1)ti T1
  1. 1antimony
  2. 2antimony (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

锑(銻)tī(ti1)

锑 (tī) refers to the chemical element antimony, a metalloid used in various alloys and compounds. In chemistry, it is important for its properties in electronics and flame retardants. This character is primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts, rather than in everyday conversation.

Strokes12Radical钅Frequency#43448DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the use of metals and metalloids like antimony has historical significance in traditional medicine and metallurgy. Antimony has been used in ancient Chinese alchemy, symbolizing transformation and change.

Memory tip

Think of 锑 (tī) as a 'tin' element, where the metal radical (金) represents metals in general. Imagine a tin can filled with antimony, which is a shiny, silvery element. The pronunciation 'tī' can remind you of a 'tea' party where antimony is the secret ingredient in a special potion!

Meanings of 锑

tī(ti1)
1antimony
2antimony (chemistry)
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About 锑

锑Simplified
銻Traditional
12Strokes
钅Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This term is predominantly used in formal contexts related to chemistry and materials science, so avoid using it in casual conversation. A common mistake is confusing it with similar sounding characters; ensure you remember its unique meaning associated with antimony. It is often found in collocations like '锑的化合物' (antimony compounds).

HSK Study Tips

Although 锑 (tī) is not included in the HSK levels, understanding it can enhance your vocabulary related to chemistry and materials. Focus on learning related terms like '金属' (metal) and '化学' (chemistry) to build a more comprehensive understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 锑 (tī) with other metal-related characters like 铅 (qiān, lead). For instance, saying '我需要铅' (wǒ xūyào qiān, I need lead) instead of using 锑 when referring to antimony in a chemistry context is incorrect.

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Etymology of 锑

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

metal

Semantic (meaning)钅
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Phonetic (sound)弟
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Origin

锑 = 钅 + 弟. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 锑

IDS Structure⿰钅弟
锑Full character
=
钅jin1
left
弟di4
right
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How to say antimony in Chinese

“antimony” in Chinese is锑tī

锑 (tī) refers to the chemical element antimony, a metalloid used in various alloys and compounds. In chemistry, it is important for its properties in electronics and flame retardants. This character is primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts, rather than in everyday conversation.

When to use 锑

This term is predominantly used in formal contexts related to chemistry and materials science, so avoid using it in casual conversation. A common mistake is confusing it with similar sounding characters; ensure you remember its unique meaning associated with antimony. It is often found in collocations like '锑的化合物' (antimony compounds).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 锑 (tī) with other metal-related characters like 铅 (qiān, lead). For instance, saying '我需要铅' (wǒ xūyào qiān, I need lead) instead of using 锑 when referring to antimony in a chemistry context is incorrect.

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Word Family of 锑

Words containing this character1
锑tīantimony (chemistry)銻

Frequently asked questions about 锑

Antimony is primarily used in alloys and as a flame retardant in various materials.

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